This is a raw recording and will be updated as soon as possible with an edited version. Mid-career is often a turning point for faculty—some aspects of the work still spark joy and fulfillment, while others feel draining or disconnected from what matters most. This webcast will invite you to pause and reflect: Through guided reflection and examples, you’ll explore how these questions can open the door to intentional career planning. You’ll also get a preview of our Mid-Career Moves course, which provides a step-by-step framework for creating a career plan that aligns with your values and goals. Join us to discover how clarifying what brings you joy—and what doesn’t—can be the starting point for mapping a sustainable and meaningful next stage in your career.
This is a raw recording and will be updated as soon as possible with an edited version. Universities recognize the importance of developing faculty leaders, but many face a common challenge: How do you sustain the momentum of leadership programs once a cohort finishes—especially when leadership opportunities on campus are limited? In the first session of our Best Practices in Faculty Development series, join guest speaker Margie Ferguson as she shares how she partnered with Academic Impressions to design and implement a leadership program that supports both new and established leaders at Indiana University, Indianapolis. You’ll gain insights into: Join us live for the chance to ask questions and learn about how to strengthen faculty development—especially for aspiring faculty leaders.
The Old Dominion University Academic Affairs Leadership Academy aims to prepare identified faculty and staff as future leaders of the University by fostering growth in personal leadership, strengthening management of others, and supporting succession planning for higher-level roles. Through this investment, the program seeks to enhance retention of key talent and cultivate a more vibrant, positive institutional culture and climate.
This webinar explores the vital connection between program margins and efficient instruction, revealing how these elements directly influence student success and institutional sustainability. Discover how Tiffin University leveraged data and AI to make smarter program decisions, optimize resources, and drive growth. We’ll explore how Tiffin’s provost used a data-informed approach to achieve significant cost savings, which were then reinvested into new programs. We’ll also describe how Agentic AI can streamline your program economics. This powerful tool can analyze your data in seconds, providing accessible text and numerical responses to your questions. See firsthand how it can accelerate decision-making and optimize budgetary choices for your academic offerings. You will come away from the webinar with a greater understanding of:
Karen Whitney is a seasoned higher ed executive as well as a nationally recognized organizational and leadership development writer, speaker, consultant and advisor. When coaching higher ed leaders, Karen draws on her 40-year career in higher education where she has held roles with increasing levels of responsibility, eventually serving as president and chancellor. In our conversation with Karen, we discuss the importance of higher ed leaders developing networks of support, as well as the unique role of a coach in relation to trusted colleagues, mentors, consultants, friends, and family. We also explore how leaders can draw on a coach as they navigate their relationships with different stakeholder groups. To see more conversations in this series, check out the other sessions.
Peter Cimbolic has spent his entire career in higher education in both the public and private sector. In his coaching, he draws heavily upon his background as a practicing psychologist, professor, internationally recognized scholar, dean, provost, and university president. In our conversation, Peter describes how coaching can be a valuable tool for faculty, staff, and administrators as they consider academic or administrative career pathways towards increasing levels of leadership in the college/university structure. Peter offers thoughts on how to best position oneself to be considered for the next step on the career ladder. We also discuss the challenges of transitioning to a new level of leadership, keeping the unique culture of higher education in mind. To see more conversations in this series, check out the other sessions.
Christine J. Quinn is a certified executive and team coach, motivational speaker, facilitator, and organizational development expert. Drawing on over 26 years of higher education leadership experience, she works with higher ed leaders to achieve personal and professional success. In our conversation with Christine, we discuss why coaching is timely for leaders navigating current complexities in higher ed. In addition, we explore how leaders can grow their leadership skillset in these times and lead their teams with authenticity and positivity. To see more conversations in this series, check out the other sessions.
Our conversation this week is with Steve Riccio. Steve is a leadership coach, author, professor, and higher ed consultant. Drawing on his expertise in leading change and human resource initiatives, Steve brings a deep commitment to working with leaders in higher ed to move their goals into action. In this conversation, we explore how coaching supports leaders to translate their goals and purpose into concrete actions, move a ‘problem’ – even those seemingly intractable – into a well formulated plan of action, and effectively manage their time and priorities. To see more conversations in this series, check out the other sessions.
Our first conversation is with Beth Weinstock. Beth is a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, author, and cofounder of Women’s Leadership Works. She has taught at universities on both coasts and coached many higher ed leaders. She brings a unique blend of clinical, academic, and leadership expertise to her coaching practice. In our conversation with Beth, we discuss how coaching provides a safe space for leaders to understand and better manage their patterns under stress. In addition, we consider ways to think about and build resilience. To see more conversations in this series, check out the other sessions.
In a time when higher education is navigating persistent uncertainty and complex stakeholder dynamics, bold leadership isn’t just aspirational—it’s essential. This session invites you to pause and reflect: What is the future of higher ed that we want to see? How can we work toward that future? Building on the powerful themes in The Best Gift Higher Education Never Asked For, this interactive webcast will introduce practical ways to help leaders create space for meaningful, forward-looking dialogue. You’ll learn how to structure sessions that surface real concerns, mobilize your teams around a shared vision, and move from reactive planning to strategic investment. Whether you’re just beginning to rethink what’s next or are already leading change efforts on your campus, this hands-on experience will leave you equipped to initiate critical conversations with clarity, intention, and momentum. Come prepared to reflect, explore, and take the next bold step. Can’t join us live? Watch the recording and reach out to us to learn more about how we can support you in hosting these conversations on your campus.
